Category Archives: “Green” Building & Remodeling

Home Buyers and Home Owners continue to focus on energy costs as part of the total home ownership cost. A National Association of REALTORS (NAR) study shows buyers will pay more for a 3rd party certified energy efficient home! Is … Continue reading →

If you know me, you know I love relaxing with family and friends at Lake Anna! When I was asked to attend a recent meeting on The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and residential development on Lake Anna hosted by the … Continue reading →

It may be Friday the 13th but their’s nothing to be afraid of in the Central Virginia land or new home market. I’ve had several buyers in the last few weeks go under contract on land to build their dream … Continue reading →

During this week’s Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals (S.T.A.R.) course I learned a lot of interesting energy saving and “Green” building and remodeling techniques. One of the coolest (no pun intended) featured a zippered insulation blanket for pull … Continue reading →

This week I’m exploring “Green” building and remodeling partially through a Sustainable Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals (S.T.A.R.) class taught by Earth Advantage and sponsored by Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP). I’m finding some great resources to share with … Continue reading →

When buying a home or farm, please get a home inspection from a reputable home inspector. You will learn how to live with the property as well as identify defects. Often learning how to live with the property ( the … Continue reading →